There’s no denying that working in care is one of the most demanding and difficult jobs out there. No two days are the same, and often they can be long, tiring, and frustrating. No job will take you more out of your comfort zone, and test your resilience, patience, and emotions more than caring for
As our loved ones grow older, it is inevitable that we start to think about how we are going to care for them in their twilight years. You might be mistaken for thinking that elderly people can only continue to live in their own homes as long as they are the perfect picture of health.
We all feel down once in a while – whatever our age – it’s a part of life. But for some people, those feelings can last for weeks or months, and can become debilitating. Thankfully, a diagnosis of depression no longer has a stigma attached to it; it’s recognised by society as the genuine illness that it
Eating good, nutritious food is important for our overall health at any age, but for the elderly, eating well is even more essential. A healthy diet can improve mental agility,build your resistance to illness and give energy levels a much-needed boost. Eating well not only keeps our bodies healthy, it’s also vital when it comes
In this day and age, you’d be hard-pushed to find someone who doesn’t know the healthbenefits of getting enough exercise. Exercise for elderly with limited mobility can actually help to increase their mobility functions and improve mental health. It seems that every time we switch on the TV, scroll through our social media feeds or
We’ve talked recently about self-care for our elderly loved ones, and how important it is. Butwhat about for you; the carer? How can you look after your own wellbeing while also caringfor someone else? If you are caring for a loved one, you’ve probably found yourself feeling that you don’t havemuch time for anything else.
‘Self-care’ has become somewhat of a buzz-term in recent years, and for the Tik-Tok andInstagram generation no explanation is needed. The internet is awash with hints, tricks andtips for taking time for ourselves and looking after our physical, mental, emotional, andspiritual health. However, the term ‘self-care’ was pretty much unheard of before 2016, andalmost exclusively
When we think of choosing a career path our minds more often than not go to eager young school leavers, embarking on their journey into the world of work for the first time. But what about our growing population of older workers – those who already have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share?
Whatever your thoughts on Brexit, I think we can all agree that the shortage of carers it has created is going to have a terrible impact on the most vulnerable members of our society. The UK is currently short of approximately 380,000 care workers, and it is our elderly – our mothers and fathers, our
The idea that our elderly loved ones can live out their twilight years in the home that they love, while having all of their needs taken care of, is a wonderful one. Care at home means no need to worry about them being in an unfamiliar environment, or spending days or even longer without having
